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Events　イベント

[Taiko Drum and Shakuhachi/Koto performances: 5-29 August @Fringe]

Taiko Drum group Tokara unite with shakuhachi and koto group Ensemble Rivelta (bamboo flute and japanese harp). Their combined world tour, Tenchi Shinmei, is currently one of the most watched taiko collaborative shows in 2010 and 2011 in Japan. This is the European premiere of this collaboration. Created by Taiko Artist Art Lee, the only person ever awarded an artist visa by the Japanese government, and the only non-Japanese to win first place in Tokyo Odaiko Championships. (from Fringe website)

At St John's Church  Ticket: £12 (£10)

 2:00p.m. (Ensemble Rivelta joined by Tokara) - August 5 - 10, 12 - 17, 19 - 23

 8:00p.m. (Tokara joined by Ensemble Rivelta) - August 5, 6, 8 - 10, 12 - 17, 19, 21 - 23

 2:00 and 8:00p.m. (Tokara) - August 24 - 29 (except 25th and evening of 28th)

For details, see the following page:

http://www.tokara.net/tenchishinmei/edinburgh-en.html

For the taiko group Tokara, please visit http://www.tokara.net/

For the shakuhachi and koto group Ensemble Rivelta, see http://ameblo.jp/e-liberta/

Wanted　求人

Are you a keen gamer?
Are you passionate about language?
Are you verbal and literate in English and Japanese?
Do you want a fun and relaxed working environment?

If you answered yes to all of these questions, then e4e wants to hear from you!  We are currently recruiting for 16 Japanese Localisation Games Testers.

Job Description
Have you ever played a game and been frustrated by poor or incomplete translation, supposed jokes, cultural references that were out of place? Well this is your chance to a made real difference in making games more suitable for their target audiences. We want you to bring your passion for both games and language. Localisation testing involves performing language checks on a range of games for a variety of platforms including PC, Xbox 360, PS3, Wii, PSP, DS and various mobile phones.

Main Duties
- Identifying spelling, grammar, punctuation and other language errors
- Identifying cultural issues
- Logging details of errors/issues found and providing suggestions for improvements
- Ad hoc translation

Person Specification
- Native level fluency in Japanese
- Strong English language skills
- Strong cultural understanding of English and the language you are applying for
- Strong personal gaming experience
- Great team worker
- Excellent attention to detail
- Ability to communicate clearly and concisely
- Previous experience, particularly in console submission processes will be a distinct advantage but isn’t essential

Contract Details
- As we operate on a project by project basis, this role is offered on a casual basis. However, we anticipate full time work will be available for the foreseeable future.
- Up to 40 hours per week, mainly Monday to Friday 8am to 5pm or 5:30pm to 2am
- Overtime pay at time and a half
- Pro-rated holidays

How to Apply
Please send a CV and covering letter using the link to apply. Make sure you include the following details or we won’t be able to assess your application:
- Details of your gaming and language experience

- Details of your right to work in the UK
- Details of any days/times you’re not available to work

It would also be helpful if you are local to Glasgow or within commutable distance to our Glasgow site, as no relocation packages are available.

Contact:

Susan Connachan 

HR Manager

HR Operations, Recruitment, H&S, Payroll and General Administration
e4e Interactive Entertainment

e4e Interactive
Skypark 1
8 Elliot Place, Glasgow
United Kingdom

G3 8EP

Tel: +44 (0) 141 220 5607

Fax: +44 (0) 141 248 8143

susan.connachan@e4e.com

www.e4e.com

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